GHI Expert Verdict

The Sony SmartWatch 3 SWR50 is great for offering quick glance notifications from an Android smartphone. The fact it's waterproof is an added bonus and we like that you can enjoy music on the go without needing your smartphone on hand, but the activity tracker aspect is slightly lacking.

Overall Score: 79/100

RATINGS:

Ease of use: 4.5/5

Design: 4.5/5

Performance: 4/5

Instructions: 3.5/5

WE LIKED

Simple and straightforward to set up

Connection to phone is stable and doesn't drop out

Acts as an activity tracker monitoring steps taken

Waterproof - can withstand up to 30 minutes submerged in water a depth of 1.5m

Quick to recharge, takes under two hours

Interchangeable straps available as an optional extra so you can customise the watch to your taste

4GB built-in memory allows you to transfer playlists to watch and leave your smartphone behind, listening to the music through Bluetooth headphones

Watch is comfortable to wear for long periods of time

Can connect watch to smartphone either by Bluetooth or NFC

Excellent voice search that works well

Will work with all Android smartphones that are compatible with the Android Wear app (4.3 and above) but more functions when used in conjunction with a Motorola handset

Receive notifications for incoming calls, messages and alerts from apps

Respond to messages directly from the smart watch

WE DIDN'T LIKE

Lacks a built-in heart rate monitor

Doesn't track distance in miles or kilometres, or calories burnt

Can't take calls through the smart watch

All product information provided by the manufacturer is correct at time of publication.

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